ABU DHABI: Pakistan’s wicket-keeper Adnan Akmal and Robin Peterson of South Africa have been fined 50 percent of their match fees after a run-in, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said yesterday.
Akmal and Peterson were involved in an altercation in South Africa’s second innings on Thursday in the first Test which Pakistan won by seven wickets to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.
“The two players were fined after pleading guilty to a Level two breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth day’s play,” said the ICC in a release.
The two players were found to have breached Article 2.2.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct for players and player support personnel, which relates to “inappropriate and deliberate physical contact between players in the course of play during an International match”, the ICC said.
“The charges had been laid by the on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Rod Tucker (both from Australia), as well as third umpire Ian Gould (England)and fourth umpire Shozab Raza of Pakistan,” said the ICC.
Both players pleaded guilty to the charge and as such, under the provisions of the code, the matter was determined by ICC match referee David Boon of Australia and so there was no requirement for a full hearing.
Dad-to-be Amla heads home: Team
ABU DHABI: South Africa are likely to be without Hashim Amla for next week’s second Test against Pakistan in Dubai after the world’s leading batsman left for home yesterday to attend the birth of his second child.
“Amla flew back to South Africa on Friday morning for the birth of his second child. His wife is expected to give birth soon,” a South Africa team statement said.
However, it remains unclear whether or not Amla will make it back in time for the second Test starting in Dubai from October 23.
Amla, ranked the number one batsman in the Test rankings, made 118 in the first Test which Pakistan won by seven wickets on Thursday.
But Amla said South Africa will be ready for the next match.
“We’ll probably have a few net sessions, but the biggest change will be mental,” Amla said prior to his departure.
“We know where we went wrong and this team is without a doubt a fantastic team. We take a lot of pride from our performance and this loss hurt, we set high standards for ourselves.” The Proteas will not add a player to the current squad in his absence. AGENCIES
